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President / Owner

Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE is a structural engineering expert specializing in forensic investigations of construction defects and code compliance. With a career spanning structural design, construction administration, and forensic analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex structural failures. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing building construction defects, and evaluating whether code compliance has been met. Mr. Harvey-Lewis has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to commercial and residential structures, telecommunication and educational facilities, and industrial plants. His Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, along with certifications such as LEED ACCREDITED Professional and Level 1 Unbonded Pt Repair, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving structural integrity and construction standards.

President, Principal Engineer

Dr. Edward J. Garbin, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., D.GE is a geotechnical engineering expert specializing in forensic evaluations and structural distress analysis. With a career spanning deep foundations, ground improvement, and earth retention systems, he brings a robust technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating foundation integrity, assessing soil mechanics, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Dr. Garbin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex geotechnical and structural cases. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical), along with his Diplomate, Geotechnical Engineering (D.GE) certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving foundation failures and soil stabilization issues.

P.E., DFE

Anthony G. Sasso, P.E., DFE is an accident reconstruction and forensic engineering expert specializing in accident causation and product failure analysis. With a career spanning mechanical engineering design, forensic analysis, and consulting, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to evaluating complex engineering failures and accident scenarios. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing injury mechanisms, and evaluating whether product failures contributed to incidents. Mr. Sasso has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving vehicular accidents, industrial machine failures, and consumer product liability cases. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer licenses in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving mechanical failures and accident reconstructions.

Transportation and Traffic Engineer

Carl Berkowitz, Ph.D., PE, AICP is a transportation and traffic engineering expert specializing in safety analysis and accident investigation. With a career spanning transportation engineering, logistics planning, and human factors analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating pedestrian and vehicle safety, assessing compliance with ADA standards, and evaluating whether operator errors contributed to incidents. Mr. Berkowitz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to pedestrian safety, railroad safety, and transportation regulations. His Ph.D. in Transportation Planning and Engineering, along with certifications as a Professional Engineer in New York and New Jersey, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving transportation safety and compliance.

PhD PE CSP

Adam K. Aleksander, Ph.D., P.E., C.S.P. is a Human Factors and Safety Engineering expert specializing in product liability and industrial accident investigation. With a career spanning mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and forensic engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing industrial incidents, and evaluating whether safety standards were met. Mr. Aleksander has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in mechanical engineering, industrial projects, and power utility failures. His Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, along with certifications as a Certified Safety Professional and Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving human factors and safety compliance.

Medical Device, Regulatory Compliance, and Risk Management Expert

Denise Holliday, Regulatory Affairs Certification RAC-DEVICES, ISO 13485:2016 Lead Auditor Certification, ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification, Certified Quality Auditor Certification, Certified Quality Engineer Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt is a medical device regulatory compliance and risk management expert specializing in litigation support for medical technology businesses, healthcare organizations, and startups. With a career spanning quality management systems, international regulatory compliance, and medical device risk management, she brings a strategic framework to her litigation work. Her work centers on conducting ISO certification audits, spearheading quality management system implementations, and managing regulatory assessments. Ms. Holliday has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving medical device manufacturing, compliance, and litigation support. Her Master of Science in Regulatory Science from The Johns Hopkins University, along with her certifications, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of regulatory compliance and risk management in disputes involving medical devices.

Automotive Vehicle Valuation Appraisal Expert

Steven M. Murow is a forensic general engineering contracting and cost estimating expert specializing in mass grading and excavation, street improvements, underground construction, and land development cost analysis. With a career spanning public and private engineering contracting, land development pro formas, and claims mitigation, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction claims, assessing contractor standard of care, and evaluating whether deviations from industry standards have occurred. Mr. Murow has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Southern California, involving public and private engineering and building contracting cases. His education in civil engineering, along with his extensive experience in the field, reinforces his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction claims and cost estimating.

M.S.E.E., P.E., CFEI

Jimmy H. Beard, M.S.E.E., P.E., CFEI is an electrical engineering and fire investigation expert specializing in forensic analysis of electrical system failures and fire origins. With a career spanning electrical engineering, telecommunications, and fire investigation, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing fire origins, and evaluating compliance with electrical codes. Mr. Beard has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving residential, commercial, and industrial systems. His Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering, along with his Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator designation, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving electrical system failures and fire investigations.

President and Chief Engineering Officer

Gary E. Kilpatrick, P.E., DFE, PENC Fellow is a forensic engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and industrial accident investigation. With a career spanning mechanical design engineering, product defect analysis, and safety compliance, he brings a multifaceted engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether engineering practices meet industry norms. Mr. Kilpatrick has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic accident reconstruction, industrial accidents, and product liability cases. His Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Diplomate Forensics Engineer, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving mechanical systems and safety compliance.

Director of Software Assurance Laboratory, Associate Professor

Mehdi Tarrit Mirakhorli, Ph.D. is a Software Engineering and Cybersecurity expert specializing in software security and vulnerability management litigation. With a career spanning software design, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating software vulnerabilities, assessing cybersecurity protocols, and evaluating whether software design meets industry standards. Mr. Mirakhorli has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to software engineering, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. His Ph.D. in Computer Science, along with his extensive experience in software engineering and cybersecurity, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving software security and design.

Professional Mechanical Engineer

Matthew Hawkins, Professional Mechanical Engineer is an Energy Systems expert specializing in energy planning and strategy litigation. With a career encompassing roles in asset management, energy markets, and operations research, he brings a strategic framework to litigation work involving complex energy systems. His work centers on investigating regulatory compliance, assessing operational efficiencies, and evaluating whether strategic deviations impact market outcomes. Mr. Hawkins has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving energy markets, battery energy storage systems, and power generation disputes. His B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal and Fluid Systems, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving energy systems and market operations.

President, Forensic Traffic Specialists, PLLC

Daren E. Marceau, P.E. is a traffic crash reconstruction expert specializing in traffic control devices, roadway design, and crashes involving pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles. With a career encompassing law enforcement, engineering design, and forensic analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating traffic crashes, assessing roadway safety, and evaluating whether traffic control devices contributed to incidents. Mr. Marceau has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic crash reconstruction and roadway safety cases. His Master of Science in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Traffic Signal Technician (II) and Traffic Signal Inspector, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving traffic control devices and roadway design.

P.E. DFE

Larry G. Nelson Sr. P.E. DFE is an electronic engineering forensics expert specializing in litigation involving electronic, electrical, and electromechanical systems. With a career spanning electronic engineering design, forensic analysis, and microprocessor development, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating electronic equipment failures, assessing root causes of electrical fires, and evaluating whether design deficiencies contributed to incidents. Mr. Nelson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Massachusetts, involving cases related to electronic equipment damage, fire causation, and industrial equipment failures. His BSEE in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, along with his Massachusetts PE License 51173 in Electrical Engineering, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving electronic and electrical systems.

Chief Executive Officer

Edward L. Fronapfel, M.S.C.E., P.E., CBIE, CFCC, EDI, CBCP, MAE, F.ASCE, F.NAFE, DFE, D-IBFES, NACHI is a forensic engineering expert specializing in construction defects litigation. With a career spanning structural design, building envelopes, and civil engineering, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing structural integrity, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Fronapfel has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defect claims, property analysis, and catastrophic claim analysis. His Master of Science in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Forensic Claims Consultant and Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving structural and civil engineering matters.

Derek B. Gilboe, PE

Managing Director

Derek B. Gilboe, PE is a pipeline integrity management expert specializing in asset integrity assessment and risk-based inspection. With a career encompassing diverse roles in engineering and management across the energy sector, he brings a comprehensive framework for evaluating technical compliance and operational safety in litigation contexts. His work centers on investigating pipeline failures, assessing asset integrity management systems, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Gilboe has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving cases related to gas utility management, pipeline manufacturing quality control, and welding safety. His Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Welding Inspector, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving pipeline safety and integrity management.

Expert Witness

Curtis E. Falany, P.E. is an electrical engineering expert specializing in forensic investigation and construction defects. With a career spanning electrical failures, complex electrical systems, and the National Electrical Code, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether compliance with industry standards was maintained. Mr. Falany has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving electrical contracting disputes, workers compensation claims, and process control computer systems. His Bachelors in Engineering Science from Florida State University, along with his Board Certified Diplomat in Forensic Engineering — NAFE, a Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) Member Board, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving electrical contact, shock, and electrocution.

Senior Economist

Dr. Eric F. Forister, Ph.D. is an economics expert specializing in market definition, market power, and damages litigation. With a career encompassing diverse industries from commodities to luxuries, he brings a multifaceted analytical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating market dynamics, assessing economic damages, and evaluating the implications of market power. Dr. Forister has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving antitrust, intellectual property, consumer fraud, and breach-of-contract cases. His Ph.D. in Business Administration (Field: Economics) from Stanford Graduate School of Business, along with his B.S. in Mathematics/Economics from UCLA, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving complex economic issues.

President & CEO

Joshua Weiner, NABCEP is an energy and construction engineering expert specializing in solar PV, energy storage, and microgrid design. With a career spanning solar project development, energy technologies, and policy frameworks, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the technical and regulatory aspects critical to litigation work. His work centers on investigating compliance with industry standards, assessing the viability of energy solutions, and evaluating whether project implementations meet contractual obligations. Mr. Weiner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and residential solar and energy storage projects. His BA in Astrophysics/Astronomy, along with NABCEP certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving energy technologies and project execution.